Purchasing Supervisor supervises daily procurement and purchasing operations and implements the strategy to provide the materials and services to meet organizational requirements for quality, volume, availability, and pricing. Maintains strategic supplier relationships, negotiates pricing, monitors performance, and expedites to respond to changes in demand or disruptions in the supply chain. Being a Purchasing Supervisor collaborates with other functions to meet current and future inventory requirements and manage inventory levels. Utilizes technical tools to analyze data and increase responsiveness to material demands. Additionally, Purchasing Supervisor performs auditing processes to ensure procurement and recordkeeping comply with any applicable industry or governmental regulations. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. The Purchasing Supervisor supervises a group of primarily para-professional level staffs. May also be a level above a supervisor within high volume administrative/production environments. Makes day-to-day decisions within or for a group/small department. Has some authority for personnel actions. To be a Purchasing Supervisor typically requires 3-5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. Thorough knowledge of functional area and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
JOB SUMMARY
This position reports to the Supply Chain Manager and performs various purchasing assignments to procure supplies and raw materials using a variety of tools within our ERP system. MRP, Kanban or customer orders. The purchasing agent role will follow established procedures and practices to contact vendors, obtain quotations, examine bids, place purchase orders, and expedite and monitor delivery under minimal direction for assigned materials. The purchasing agent will exercise informed judgment and build a solid understanding of materials and sources of supply. Analysis of data will be required to drive evaluation of opportunities of moderate scope. This position will also support quoting materials with our landed costs to our business units on an as needed basis working with our freight logistics manager to receive bids for freight. The successful candidate will show initiative and responsibility and be proactive, seeking possible solutions for issues before they arise.
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WORKING CONDITION & ENVIRONMENT
Most of the time is spent in a typical office setting which would pose no hazardous or significantly unpleasant conditions. Periodic trips to production and shipping require exposure to chemicals and manufacturing conditions. Minor amounts of dust and vapor may be encountered. Personal protective equipment (PPE) is required. The production area is not an air-conditioned environment but is equipped with adequate air flow handling equipment and ventilation system. Production area is heated during the winter months.
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